Postgraduate Diploma in Water Resource Management
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Overview
Postgraduate Diploma in Water Resource Management
Introduction
Managing the world's precious water resources requires professionals to have multidisciplinary knowledge and an integrated approach, involving ecological, scientific, political, hydrological, and planning skills.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Water Resource Management will prepare graduates for a technical and non-research career in water resource management. You will learn how to develop innovative and effective methods for the sustainable management of this critical resource in ҕl New Zealand and internationally.
Postgraduate students benefit from the teaching and research conducted by the , a joint partnership between ҕl and .
Postgraduate Diploma in Water Resource Management
How do I plan my degree?
The Diploma requires a minimum of 120 points. This involves three compulsory 15-point courses, and 30 points of electives from a specified schedule of courses. The remainder can be chosen from appropriate courses offered at ҕl and/or Lincoln University.
The PGDipWaterRM takes 1 year of full-time study or 2 years part-time to complete.
For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Water Resource Management.
Domestic
2024 tuition fee estimate:$9,157(120 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate: $9,706(120 points)
International
2024 tuition fee estimate: $42,200(120 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate: $43,800(120 points)
Postgraduate Diploma in Water Resource Management
Subjects and courses
Compulsory courses:
Elective courses – choose at least 30 points:
- (30 points)
- (15 points)
- (15 points)
- ( 20 points) (Lincoln University)
- (20 points) (Lincoln University)
- (20 points) (Lincoln University)
- (20 points) (Lincoln University)
- (20 points) (Lincoln University)
The final course options (45 points) will be made available by the Waterways Centre for Freshwater Management.
Postgraduate Diploma in Water Resource Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Water Resource Management
Career opportunities
Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.
Useful information:
- Read what other ҕl postgraduate students have gone on to achieve in their studies and careers in our student stories.
- Te Rōpū Rapuara | ҕl Careers can help you to achieve the career you want, connect with employers, or find a job.
- For research into career destinations by qualification, visit .
- Find out more about what can you do with a degree from ҕl.
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